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MW56 LWU

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 LWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 88,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,829 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,338 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & cracking inbetween the tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,394 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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MW56 LWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 69,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW56 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW56 LWU registered?

MW56 LWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is MW56 LWU safe to buy?

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